My path in life was chosen
In a flurry of emotion
You know the music seemed to sweep me off my feet

And I didn't have much choice
But to follow her clear voice
To try to find the things she had in store for me


I could have been a scientist but I don't mean to whine
It's just that I am so much more than what you see

I could have been a million things to gain respect from kings and queens
But I chose a minstrels life
Simple and free simple and free simple and free


I don't mind the fact these musical notes
Haunt my mind and resonate from my bones

Simple and free is what I said
Simple and free 'til I'm dead


My path in life was chosen in a flurry of emotion
You know the spirit seemed to take me by the hand
And I didn't have much choice but to listen for his voice

And try to help my boy as he became a man

I could have been a novelist

Unwinding worlds that don't exist or a hundred other things I do believe
I could have written you a symphony
Become the queen of everything

But I chose a minstrels life
Simple and free simple and free simple and free


I lost myself inside these musical notes
The melody swells and takes me home
I've never been alone

I will always find rest
Simple and free 'til I'm dead